The game took so long to port because it wasn’t a port. We spent time redesigning and coding key elements of the game in response to feedback we got after launching the XBLA version so that the PSN version has a much better single and multi-player experience. These include:

New goal scoring system which encourages player interaction (it’s essential to stop your opponent from scoring);

Redesigned single player maps.

Introduction of a new League mode.

Players have attack and shield as standard (instead of only via a power-up) allowing for greater interaction with (thumping the hell out of) your opponent.

Redesigned power-ups, with the introduction of new ones such as Bliss’ ghost cubes (which collect pellets for you) and Rage’s extra attack.

Improved AI to handle the new gameplay.

1080p High Definition visuals.

Did we mention the trophies? ;)

Comatoes asks, “What the…? I sincerely hope there’s a demo or at least a video to check out… this sounds completely odd.”

Answer: Yes Comatoes, it certainly is odd. The best way to describe the game is that it is like playing Numberwang with a sledge hammer and a bag of rodents. What do you expect from an English game development team based in an old train yard?

The how-to-play video is up at http://www.strawdogstudios.com/geon/
It is the tutorial video so it takes things slowly, compared to the actual game. Other game play videos will follow shortly.

StalkingSilence asks, “Multiplayer online or offline? Saw a trailer and will probably pick this up.”

Answer: It has multi-player on-line and off-line (split screen). The multi-player modes include:

Multi-player – Up to 4 players.

Duel – Go head to head against a friend and inflict some pain!

Last Man Standing – Up to 4 players battle it out – who will be the last man standing?

Team Geon – Team up with a friend to battle your enemies in this 2vs2 mode.

Today sees the launch of an emotional rollercoaster in arcade gaming. GEON Emotions comes to the PLAYSTATION Network and includes trophies.

Bliss, rage, envy or fear … use the power of your 8 emotions to compete against your opponent and master the unique sport of GEON. It’s a game of strategy, and mine was to strike fear in my opponents by unleashing a blitz of rapture and speed.

In the world of GEON, energy is king, small pellets called E-motes hover above each side of the grid surface. Each player races to collect their E-motes and the first to score 5 goals is the winner. It sounds easy, but it’s not, especially when you harness the awesomeness of the Powerballs as a recipe for success.

GEON offers a few different ways to play, including single player where you master your skills in Head-to-Head, Face the Challenge and Time Attack. Then when you’re feeling lucky try the multiplayer modes where you can battle against 4 of your most emotional friends in a dual or team game.